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Problems of comprehensive shared diabetes care.

J L Day, H Humphreys, H Alban-Davies

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |June 20, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    A shared care scheme for diabetics showed a good recall system, but detected significant gaps in patient monitoring. Improved organization and practice nurse involvement are needed for better diabetes management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Diabetology
    • Primary Care Medicine
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Shared care schemes aim to improve diabetes management by involving general practitioners.
    • Effective patient recall systems are crucial for timely follow-up and intervention in chronic disease care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-based recall system within a shared care scheme for diabetic patients.
    • To assess the quality of diabetes supervision provided by general practitioners over a two-year period.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 747 diabetic patients entered a shared care scheme.
    • A computer-based system recalled 209 patients for review after two years.
    • Data collected included detection of diabetic complications and evidence of supervision.

    Main Results:

    • The recall system successfully traced most patients (201/209).
    • New cases of foot ulcer, retinopathy, macular degeneration, and hypertension were identified.
    • A significant number of patients (64) had no diabetes check in two years, and many with documented supervision lacked essential monitoring (weight, BP, urine, glucose, foot/eye exams).

    Conclusions:

    • While the recall system is effective, the overall standard of diabetes care within the shared scheme is poor.
    • Enhanced practice organization and dedicated time for diabetic care, potentially involving practice nurses, are essential.
    • Tighter organization is required to ensure consistent and comprehensive diabetes supervision.

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